Core i5-2415M vs V-Series V140

Core i5-2415M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2415M

2 / 4

1,933

+1.0%

1,913

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-2415M is positioned at rank 898 and the V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the V-Series V140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2415M

#886

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1518%

#887

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1496%

#888

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1373%

#889

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1367%

#890

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1354%

#892

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1308%

#893

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1254%

#894

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1252%

#895

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1218%

#898

Core i5-2415M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V140

#567

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

767%

#568

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

756%

#569

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

694%

#570

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

691%

#571

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

684%

#573

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

661%

#574

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

634%

#575

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

633%

#576

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

616%

#579

V-Series V140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2415M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the V-Series V140 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2415M	V-Series V140
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2415M	V-Series V140
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-2415M Benchmark Check

V-Series V140 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2415M and V-Series V140

Core i5-2415M

The Core i5-2415M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,933 points. Launch price was $225.

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2415M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i5-2415M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2415M versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2415M. The Core i5-2415M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2415M scores 1,933 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2415M.

Feature	Core i5-2415M	V-Series V140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,933+1%	1,913

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2415M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2415M	V-Series V140
Socket	BGA1023	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i5-2415M) / not specified (V-Series V140). The Core i5-2415M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2415M targets Mobile.